Here is my finished cheiftain. Hope you all like it. Nothing special here just out of the box. Very enjoyable build from an old kit.
Cheers and good luck.
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Finished Chieftain
pottz88
Joined: July 24, 2005
KitMaker: 233 posts
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Posted: Monday, September 19, 2005 - 05:08 PM UTC
Gidday lads.
Here is my finished cheiftain. Hope you all like it. Nothing special here just out of the box. Very enjoyable build from an old kit.
Cheers and good luck.
Here is my finished cheiftain. Hope you all like it. Nothing special here just out of the box. Very enjoyable build from an old kit.
Cheers and good luck.
umustb
Joined: April 27, 2005
KitMaker: 1,396 posts
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Posted: Monday, September 19, 2005 - 06:19 PM UTC
Nice.. the camo on the tank looks good. You might want to dust it a little.. Great job on the figures too!
M-60-A3
Joined: June 14, 2003
KitMaker: 808 posts
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Posted: Monday, September 19, 2005 - 11:27 PM UTC
Hi Dan,
Nice job!
Built this kit some time back and it was an enjoyable build. Always liked the look of post WWII British armor. I think it was the best looking around.
Again good job. I'd go
Joe
Nice job!
Built this kit some time back and it was an enjoyable build. Always liked the look of post WWII British armor. I think it was the best looking around.
Again good job. I'd go
Joe
HILBERT
Joined: August 07, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 01:49 AM UTC
Looks very nice.
I thought first.. How did you make the camouflage thing on the barrel but it is now a stupid question if you know what I mean :-)
But I would dust it a bit
H
I thought first.. How did you make the camouflage thing on the barrel but it is now a stupid question if you know what I mean :-)
But I would dust it a bit
H
EasyOff
Joined: January 20, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 01:53 AM UTC
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Hi Dan,
Nice job!
Built this kit some time back and it was an enjoyable build. Always liked the look of post WWII British armor. I think it was the best looking around.
Again good job. I'd go
Joe
I can't wait to get my hands on that Tamyia British Challenger Desertized with all those skirts and such. I think that the tank looks great. I used to be in lovew with the Merkava, that is until Al Lafleche showed me how many holes you have to drill to hang those dingo-balls on the back of the turret. With my depth perception I'd prolly put the drill through my finger. I only see out of one eye at a time so seeing 3d takes a lot of concentration and strain on the old eye balls. Ya, it makes modeling hard.
Uncle EasyOff
M-60-A3
Joined: June 14, 2003
KitMaker: 808 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 03:33 AM UTC
EasyOff,
I think the Challenger I desertized is about the best looking piece of armor I've seen.
Now the Challenger II is something entirely different. Think I've seen one picture and my first thought was, "boy, is that ever ugly".
Has nothing to do with the capabilities of the tank, but it sure isn't as sharp looking as the Challenger I.
Joe
I think the Challenger I desertized is about the best looking piece of armor I've seen.
Now the Challenger II is something entirely different. Think I've seen one picture and my first thought was, "boy, is that ever ugly".
Has nothing to do with the capabilities of the tank, but it sure isn't as sharp looking as the Challenger I.
Joe
liberator
Joined: May 15, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 04:29 AM UTC
very nice..the camou and subtle weathering. figures are great.
EasyOff
Joined: January 20, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 07:33 AM UTC
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EasyOff,
I think the Challenger I desertized is about the best looking piece of armor I've seen.
Now the Challenger II is something entirely different. Think I've seen one picture and my first thought was, "boy, is that ever ugly".
Has nothing to do with the capabilities of the tank, but it sure isn't as sharp looking as the Challenger I.
Joe
I absolutely hear ya. I love the Challenger 1 also, I just this second looked on my shelf to see if I had a Challenger 1 there and to my surprize I have BOTH the one and two hahaha. My gosh, I don't even remember what I buy anymore.
blaster76
Joined: September 15, 2002
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Posted: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 10:03 AM UTC
I've always thought this was the best looking tank of all times. I got to crawl around inside one once during a reforger back in 78. Also like the looks of the Leopard 1. After I get done with more of my German WW2 and m60 series builds, I'm looking at doing a modern international collection, so I'll be working on this kit in about 5 years. (so many models---so little time)
Rockfall
#202
Joined: December 19, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 10:33 AM UTC
In my opinion its the best looking of all modern MBT's. (I know its not so modern anymore.)
Nice model!
Nice model!
M-60-A3
Joined: June 14, 2003
KitMaker: 808 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 11:26 AM UTC
EasyOff,
:-)
blaster76/Rockfall,
No doubt, it's one fine looking piece of machinery. Believe I'd still vote for the Challenger I.
Joe
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Is it really possible for that to happen? My gosh, I don't even remember what I buy anymore.
:-) blaster76/Rockfall,
No doubt, it's one fine looking piece of machinery. Believe I'd still vote for the Challenger I.
Joe
Logan
Joined: September 30, 2004
KitMaker: 523 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 12:43 PM UTC
HI
Nice to see that even an old Tamiya kit can be built up nicely.
Good job.
Tom
Nice to see that even an old Tamiya kit can be built up nicely.
Good job.
Tom
moJimbo
Joined: October 06, 2004
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Posted: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 01:12 PM UTC
..i'll say you did a very good job there dan... and i like the dust-ed area on the lower skirts, but shouldn't the wheels be dusty as well?
ta.
ta.
jazza
Joined: August 03, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 03:43 PM UTC
That is a very nicely done cheiftain dan. I like the subtle weathering you did.
Good job!
Good job!
pottz88
Joined: July 24, 2005
KitMaker: 233 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, September 20, 2005 - 07:37 PM UTC
Thanks all for the comments. I tried to make this kit look a a little less worn with minor dust and dirt. I agree with more dust but I like the clean lines and cam colours.
Im not a purist as such with extra detail(one day i'll try) but I love the visual effect and the enjoyment of the final product.
Thanks again for the comments and many more pics to come.
Cheers and good luck
Im not a purist as such with extra detail(one day i'll try) but I love the visual effect and the enjoyment of the final product.
Thanks again for the comments and many more pics to come.
Cheers and good luck
M-60-A3
Joined: June 14, 2003
KitMaker: 808 posts
Armorama: 479 posts
Posted: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - 12:51 AM UTC
Hi Dan,
In the end, isn't this what it's all about?
Good job and attitude.
Joe
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I love the visual effect and the enjoyment of the final product.
In the end, isn't this what it's all about?
Good job and attitude.
Joe
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